I have had a lot of requests for more information on the miniature painting tools which I use and basics for cleaning up, priming, airbrushing and assembling models. This page is a work in progress – I will be making many more of these, soon.
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Miniature Painting Tools
Tools Tutorial: Everlasting Wet Palette
Something you may have noticed in the top left of my videos is my Everlasting Wet Palette! This fantastic tool allows me to save mixed paints and keeps them hydrated over those long painting sessions.
Watch my video review and read my thoughts on this tool.
Miniature Painting Tools : Sprue Glue
If you’ve been looking for tips on cleaning up your models in assembly, it’s likely you’ve heard mention of Sprue Glue (or sometimes, Sprue Goo). But, what is sprue glue. and how do you make it and use it?
Miniature Painting Tools : Artis Opus Brushes
There are a lot of brushes on the market for miniature painting, however Artis Opus Brushes have been my go-to now for a number of years.
Assembly
How to Build a Skaventide Grey Seer
In this video and step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through the process of building and preparing a Grey Seer miniature for painting. We’ll cover everything from essential tools and materials to step-by-step assembly instructions, ensuring you achieve a flawless finish on your model.
How to Build Abraxia, With Tips!
This video and step by step guide shows the whole process how to build Abraxia, building and cleaning her and her mount up preparation for painting. I go over lots of little tips and tricks to hide join lines, remove and smooth down mould marks and fill in gaps.
Mould Lines Tutorial : Build and Convert Mephiston Without Mould Lines or Gaps!
This mould lines tutorial shows you how to build and convert Mephiston of the Blood Angels and end up with a result that has no mould lines or gaps. You can use these techniques in all your models, however!
Airbrushing
Airbrushing for a Iconoclast Titan
In this video and step by step guide with paints and materials, I highlight the crucial role of airbrushing in bringing this titan to life with the vibrant colours of the Legio Astorum, also known as the Warp Runners.
Decals
How to Apply Forge World Decals and Weather Them
A beginners guide on how to apply Forge World decals and weather them so they look a natural part of the painting on your model. Painting and applying decals to your models adds significant details and realism, making it stand out during tabletop gaming. It’s also a lot easier than freehand! I still use decals a lot in my models, despite also enjoying freehand work.
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